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Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Describe the impacts of deforestation.

### Response:
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Deforestation is the process of clearing away trees in forests for various purposes, including farming and resource extraction. It has a wide range of negative impacts, including soil degradation, increased greenhouse gas emissions, loss of habitat for plants and animals, decrease in water availability, and disruption of local communities. Deforestation can also lead to climate change, as fewer trees mean less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere.